Welcome to the 20th

anniversary edition of
the HAMBURG WASSER
World Triathlon
Dear athletes,

We are looking forward to a great triathlon weekend, many

thousands of athletes, and the unique atmosphere in
Hamburg's city center, which makes the HAMBURG WASSER
World Triathlon so special.

Since 2002, the HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon has been

an integral part of the Hamburg sports summer and it makes us
incredibly proud to be able to celebrate our 20th anniversary
with you this year. We would like to thank all athletes for their
great confidence in us over the years, and we would also like to
thank the authorities, volunteers and our partners, without
whose support the realization of such a large event would not
be possible.

As always, we will do our utmost to offer you and all

participants an unforgettable event. We wish you a lot of fun
and success at your race - see you at the Finish Line!

Yours in Sport,

Oliver Schiek Christin Ellefsen

Managing Director Race Director
IRONMAN Germany IRONMAN Germany
GmbH GmbH

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Greetings and a very warm welcome to
the 2022 Hamburg Wasser World
Triathlon Championship Series
Hamburg
It is my great pleasure to be able to return once again to Hamburg’s
iconic city centre this year, for what is in fact the second WTCS
Hamburg of the 2022 season. Uniquely, we kicked off this new
campaign here in September last year as a result of the ongoing
pandemic restrictions that had prevented it taking place as part of the
2021 Series calendar.
Those races heralded in a brand new season and a new Olympic cycle,
beginning the charge for Paris 2024 for many athletes, including many
just breaking through and establishing themselves at the elite level
for the first time.
Over the years, Hamburg has become synonymous with both the top
Marisol Casado tier of World Triathlon racing as well as the very best in Age-Group
President, World Triahtlon competition. We have seen incredible champions, nail-biting finishes
IOC Member
and legends written in both the individual and mixed relay events.
Year after year, these two days have delivered unforgettable feasts of
triathlon for thousands of participants at all levels of the sport. Never
have we seen two Hamburg events count towards the same world
championship title race, however, and it is thanks to the adaptability
and resilience of this great LOC that we were able to do so.
It is precisely these kinds of events that have helped triathlon to
continue being one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet I want
to thank everyone involved for the dedication and passion they bring
to their work for playing their parts in that success.
The Local Organising Committee in Hamburg have done another
amazing job, and my gratitude goes to everyone at the LOC, the city,
its people and its officials, and the German Triathlon Union for their
hard work, and of course to the hundreds of volunteers that are so
relied upon all around the course, all weekend.
I wish everyone the very best of luck in achieving whatever goals they
set themselves this weekend, and I hope that you all have a safe and
memorable experience in this magnificent city.

Yours in sport,

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Welcome to Hamburg!

Liebe Triathletinnen und Triathleten!

Herzlich Willkommen zum 20. HAMBURG WASSER World

Triathlon 2022 in der Active City und Triathlonhochburg
Hamburg.

Wir freuen uns, dass in diesem Jahr der HAMBURG WASSER

World Triathlon wieder auf dem gewohnten City-Kurs entlang
der Sehenswürdigkeiten Binnenalster, Jungfernstieg,
Reeperbahn und Rathausmarkt ausgetragen wird. Es freut
mich, dass in das sportliche Programm erneut die Deutschen
Paratriathlonmeisterschaften integriert sind.

Der HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon trägt dazu bei, dass

die Hamburgerinnen und Hamburger zur Bewegung inspiriert
werden. Die City wird auch in diesem Jahr zu einer höchst
attraktiven Sportarena, in welcher die Kombination zwischen
Leistungssport und den Bereichen Breiten- und
Behindertensport mustergültig gelingt. Wir nennen das
„Active City“.

Die Sportart Triathlon hat sich seit ca. 15 Jahren geradezu

phänomenal in der Hamburger Sportlandschaft entwickelt mit
einem Schwerpunkt im Breitensport. Das Athletenfeld, das
aus vielen Erstteilnehmerinnen und -teilnehmern besteht,
stellt eine ideale Möglichkeit dar, um neu in den Sport zu
finden.

Der HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon trägt als Top Ten

Veranstaltung erheblich dazu bei, dass die Mitgliederzahlen in
Triathlonsparten der Vereine kontinuierlich steigen konnten.
Ich bin durchaus optimistisch, dass diese Entwicklung sich
noch fortsetzen wird.

Mein Dank geht an die vielen Triathlonfans, die gleich in

welcher Funktion, einen Anteil am Zustandekommen dieses
tollen Events unter diesen herausfordernden Umständen
haben. Ich wünsche dem Starterfeld ein tolles
Sportwochenende in Hamburg.

Andy Grote
Senator der Behörde für Inneres und Sport
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
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 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
THAT HAVE MADE THE HAMBURG WASSER
WORLD TRIATHLON 2022 POSSIBLE!

TITLE SPONSOR

OFFICIAL TITLE SPONSOR

MAIN SPONSOR

OFFICIAL MAIN SPONSOR GLOBAL PARTNER HOST CITY

CO-SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL SWIMWEAR SPONSOR OFFICIAL FITNESS PARTNER OFFICIAL BARS PARTNER

OFFICIAL EVENTHOTEL OFFICIAL FRUIT PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL BEVERAGE PARTNER

OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL BIKE SERVICE PARTNER

INTERNATIONAL
FEDERATION
MEDIA-PARTNER PARTNER

OFFICIAL LIVE TV BROADCASTER OFFICIAL PHOTO PARTNER OFFICIAL SPORTS MAGAZINE WORLD TRIATHLON

Sponsors ⎮7

WWW.HAMBURG-TRIATHLON.ORG
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 07.07.2022
10:30 – 19:30 Accreditation Gänsemarkt

FRIDAY 08.07.2022
10:30 – 19:30 Accreditation Gänsemarkt

12:00 – 20:00 Triathlon-Expo Jungfernstieg

Saturday 09.07.2022
05:30 – 10:00 Check-In Athletes Sprint Distance Alstertor / Ballindamm

05:45 – 16:00 Bag Drop Off and Pick Up Reesendammbrücke

08:00 – 18:00 Accreditation (Olympic Distance only) Gänsemarkt

09:00 – 20:00 Triathlon-Expo Jungfernstieg

06:30 – 10:30 Start Individual Athletes and Relays Sprint Distance Alsteranleger

07:30 First Finisher Sprint Distance Rathausmarkt

09:00 – 11:45 Early-Check-Out (only if booked in advance) Alstertor / Ballindamm

12:15 – 15:00 Official Check-Out Alstertor / Ballindamm

13:35 Start Elite WOMEN ARD Livestream Start Area Jungfernstieg

14:35 Finish Elite WOMEN Rathausmarkt

14:45 Award Ceremony Elite WOMEN Rathausmarkt

15:35 Start Elite MEN ARD Livestream Start Area Jungfernstieg

16:35 Finish Elite MEN Rathausmarkt

16:45 Award Ceremony Elite MEN Rathausmarkt

SUNDAY 10.07.2022
05:30 – 10:15 Check-In Athletes Olympic Distance Alstertor / Ballindamm

05:45 – 16:00 Bag Drop Off and Pick Up Reesendammbrücke

06:30 – 10:45 Starts Individual Athletes and Relays Olympic Distance Alsteranleger

09:00 – 17:30 Triathlon-Expo Jungfernstieg

08:30 First Finisher Olympic Distance Rathausmarkt

10:00 – 12:45 Early-Check-Out (only if booked in advance) Alstertor / Ballindamm

13:15 – 15:30 Official Check-Out Alstertor / Ballindamm

15:00 Start Elite Mixed Team Relay ARD Livestream Rathausmarkt / Kleine Alster

16:20 Finish Elite Mixed Team Relay Rathausmarkt

16:30 Award Ceremony Elite Mixed Team Relay Rathausmarkt

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RACE COURSE AGE GROUP RACES
Swimming in the Alster, cycling along the Elbe and
Reeperbahn, running on the Alster and an emotional
finish at the Rathausmarkt:
Sprint distance (0.5-20-5 km)
The individual routes of this
popular format can be mastered by
everyone. People swim in the Inner
Alster, up to the steps to the
Rathausmarkt. The transition area is
on Ballindamm and then you cycle
twice to the fish market and back.
The run is on the left bank of the
Alster and through the city. Top
athletes need less than an hour for
the 25.5 kilometers in Hamburg!
But everyone who needs more than
two hours will also be celebrated
like winners on the Rathausmarkt.
Olympic distance (1.5-40-10 km)
The world‘s most popular format of
the triathlon among amateur
triathletes - perhaps because of the
catchy name. The total of 51.5
kilometers of racing are divided
into 1,500 meters of swimming
(through the Inner and Outer
Alster), 40 kilometers of cycling
(three times from the Alster to the
Altona town hall and back) and 10
kilometers of running (along the
Alster to the Rathausmarkt).
Attention: Drafting is forbidden,
like it is for the sprint distance!
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RACE COURSE AGE GROUP RACES

Course Sprint Distance (0,5 – 20 – 5 km)

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RACE COURSE AGE GROUP RACES

Course Sprint Distance (0,5 – 20 – 5 km)

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RACE COURSE AGE GROUP RACES
Course Olympic Distance (1,5 – 40 – 10 km)

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RACE COURSE AGE GROUP RACES
Course Olympic Distance (1,5 – 40 – 10 km)

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RACE INFORMATION
All the important information regarding your start at the HAMBURG WASSER World
Triathlon 2022 can be found here!
BEFORE THE RACE
Accreditation | Gänsemarkt
Thursday, 7.7.22, 10:30-19:30pm
Friday, 8.7.22, 10:30am-19:30pm
Saturday, 9.7.22, 8am - 6pm (OD only)
Upon presentation of your official registration
confirmation and your valid ID card, you will receive Test Swim | Lombardsbrücke / Ballindamm
the following starting documents:
1 transponder with adhesive fastener: Please
attach the transponder to your ankle according to
the instructions on the back of the race documents. All participants will have the opportunity to swim in
1 swimming cap This must be worn during the
competition in the Alster.
1 race number Please separate the vouchers
attached to the right side of the race number from test swim zone and the specified swim times is
the number before the race. The voucher for an
ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, which is attached to the
bottom left of the start number, as well as the
voucher for the medal engraving (if pre-ordered)
will remain on the start number during the race.
With this you will receive a free ERDINGER
Alkoholfrei in the finish area or the medal
engraving is located in the athletes area on
Gerhardt-Hauptmann-Platz.
Optional: 1 pack of safety pins Please bring your
own start number band! If you don't have a start
number band, we will provide you with safety pins
at the accreditation. Alternatively, you can
purchase a start number band at the trade fair.
Please attach your start number with the help of
the safety pins or the start number tape.
1 Helmet number Please stick the number on the
front of your helmet.
1 bike number Please stick this number either on
the seat post or on the seat stays, so that it is
clearly visible from both sides. Attention: The
number must be attached before check-in and may
only be detached after check-out, not in the
transition area!
1 Starter bag To drop off your personal items
before the start.
Competition briefing
You can find the official race briefing video on our
website https://hamburg.triathlon.org/under the
category "Age Group".
Friday, 8.7.22, 15 – 18pm
Saturday, 9.7.22, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
the Alster before the competition in this official
test swim area. Entry and exit will be via ladders.
Changing tents and cold water showers will be
available. IMPORTANT NOTES: Wearing the official
swimming cap is mandatory! Swimming outside the
prohibited in the Alster! Please follow the
instructions of the staff. Swimming is at your own
risk!
B.O.C. Bike Service | Check-In Alstertor
Saturday, 9.7.22, 5:30 - 10 a.m.
Sunday, 10.7.22, 5:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Our official bike service partner B.O.C. will set up a
service stand for you in the check-in area at the
Alstertor, which will be manned during the check-in
times and during the competition times.Necessary
spare parts will be paid by each participant.
Check-In transition area
Ballindamm | Access via Alstertor
The best way to reach the entrance to the
transition area is via Jungfernstieg. Please walk on
the water side until you reach the Alstertor.
Directly at the waterfront there is a subway tunnel
entrance that leads under Ballindamm directly to
the check-in and check-out area at Alstertor. You
are not allowed to re-enter the transition area after
your finish until the official check-out time.Please
have your transponder and race number ready for
identification at the check-in.
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Transition area | Ballindamm
• To make sure that you have your race number
ready during the whole race, our volunteers
will write your race number on your hand at
the check-in.
• There is a free choice of parking space within
the zone assigned to your starting block.
• Put on your bicycle helmet: The helmet must
comply with the current safety standard and
will be checked for fit and standard at check-in.
• Check in everything you need for cycling and
running.
• Make sure your bike is in perfect technical
condition.
• The bike has to be hooked up to your parking
space in the designated holder by yourself.
• There is a box at each parking place. In the
transition area your clothes have to be stored
carefully in the box! This is valid before the
race as well as during the race!
Starter bag drop-off | Reesendamm Bridge
The central bag drop-off is located on the
Reesendamm bridge. From here it is only a few
meters to the pre-start area at the Alster jetty. Our
volunteers will show you the way. It is not allowed
to leave shoes and clothes in the pre-start area!
Wetsuit: yes or no?
As a rule, the wearing of a wetsuit is voluntary at a
water temperature of up to 22°C. Above 22°C, the
wearing of a wetsuit is not permitted. Above 22 °C
the wearing of a wetsuit is forbidden. The race
director may require the wearing of a wetsuit in
particularly adverse weather conditions. Current
information on water temperature and water
quality can be found in the accreditation area or on
the internet at www.hamburg-triathlon.org
Important: To avoid confusion, we recommend
that you write your name on your wetsuit!
Sailfish Neo rental | Gänsemarkt
Our partner Sailfish offers you the possibility to
rent a wetsuit for a reasonable price from
Thursday before the competition. You can ask for
the rental conditions directly at the Sailfish booth.
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Check-in and start times according to starting blocks
THE COMPETITION
Aid stations
The aid stations are located at the swim start and
every 2.5 km on the run course. At the aid stations
you will receive water from HAMBURG WASSER,
isotonic drinks and bananas and oranges from
GLOBAL FRUIT POINT.
Important note: Littering on the race course may
result in disqualification. Please use the designated
littering zones at the aid stations for this purpose.
Thank you very much.
Swim | Start Jungfernstieg Alsteranleger
• The swim start is located at the Alsteranleger on
the left side in front of the glass cube.
• The KAIFU-LODGE warm-up zone must be
entered 15 minutes before the start. From here
you will be automatically directed to the start
area.
• There is a start line in the water. Each participant
must hold on to the line before the start. Only
after the start you are allowed to let go of the
line and start swimming.
• The start is done by an acoustic signal.
• The HAMBURG WASSER swim course is marked by
buoys and swimming lines. Please refer to the
course map for the exact course.
• If you are wearing a wetsuit, you may only take it
off up to your hips until you reach your bike and
only take it off completely at your parking place.
Current information about water temperature and
water quality can be found in the accreditation
area or on the internet at www.hamburg-
triathlon.org.
Change 1 | Ballindamm
• You have to put on your helmet and lock it before
you take your bike out of the rack!
• You have to push your bike until you leave the
transition area. Only when you have left the
transition area and crossed the green marking
line on the ground, you are allowed to mount and
ride.
Cycling
• When cycling, you must wear your race number
on your back.
• The bike course is two 10 km laps for the sprint
distance and three 13 km laps for the Olympic
distance. Each athlete is responsible for counting
the number of laps completed.
• Slipstreaming is forbidden and will be punished
with time penalties or disqualification! A
minimum distance of 12m to the person in front
must be kept. When overtaking, you must keep a
lateral distance and complete the overtaking
process quickly.
• Please always ride on the right side of the road,
especially if you are approached by riders on the
other side of the road.
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 • At the turning point your time is recorded with
the timing chip.
• ATTENTION: Please adhere to the given time
limits on the route:
Sprint Distance: 2 hours 15 minutes
Olympic Distance: 3 hours 30 minutes
All athletes who cannot finish the race within the
given time limit must end the competition early.
You will be informed of this by the referees
deployed.
Transition 2
• You have to get off your bike before entering
the transition area and before the red
dismount line and push the bike through the
transition area to your spot!
• In the transition area, always walk on the right
side of your transition area channel on the
blue carpet (even if your bike is on the left)
• You have to keep your helmet closed until you
have hung your bike in the bike rack.
• Keep the direction to get to the running track.
Turn right when exiting he transition area (exit
marked as "Run Course")
Run
• When running, the bib must be worn in the
front.Upper body clothing is mandatory.At the
turning point, the time is taken by means of
the timing chip.At the beginning and at the
end of the run course you run through an
approx. 25 m long tunnel. Please run in one
line of each other and don't overtake.
• ATTENTION: Please adhere to the given time
limits on the route:
Sprint: 2 hours 15 minutes
Olympic: 3 hours 30 minutes
• All athletes who cannot reach the goal within
the given time limit must end the competition
early. You will be informed of this by the
referees deployed.
Closed Finish
The official finish will be closed at 12:45 on
Saturday and 2.15 on Sunday. Participants who
have not crossed the finish line by this time have
to terminate the competition early. You will be
informed of this by the referees along the
course.

LOTTO HAMBURG TRIATHLON RELAY

• Each relay participant will receive a yellow wristband to be recognizable as a relay participant.
• Each relay team will receive only one transponder to be worn around the ankle. The transponder serves
as a "baton" and must be passed from relay participant to relay participant between events.
• The swimmer goes alone to the swim start and starts the swim at the indicated time. After the swim exit,
the swimmer runs to the transition area to the cyclist.
• The cyclist checks into the transition area together with the swimmer and runner (important so you
know where the bike is in the transition area!) before the swimmer starts and goes to his parking space.
The bike must be hooked into the parking place.
• When the cyclist has put on the transponder, he takes his bike out of the parking place and pushes it to
the end of the transition area. Only when he has left the transition area and crossed the green ascent
line, he is allowed to mount his bike and start cycling.
• When the cyclist comes back from the bike course, he dismounts before the mark at the entrance of the
transition area and pushes the bike back to his parking place. Only at the parking place and when he has
parked the bike, he hands over the transponder to the runner.
• The runner checks into the transition area in time and goes to the bike parking place. There he waits for
the cyclist to receive the transponder from him.
• Joint finish: approx. 200 m before the finish at the crosswalk near the lock bridge, swimmers and
runners can enter the course by showing the yellow relay ribbons and from there run together
with the runner to the finish.

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AFTER THE RACE transition area, you will be asked for your start
number and timing chip. So please have both ready
so that a quick check-out is possible for all athletes.
Finish
Returning your timing chip
• Enjoy your finish with a smile on your
face and later look forward to a beautiful finish
The timing chip must be returned at check-out after
photo from our official photo partner
the race. If the timing chip is not handed in, the
Sportograf.
organizer will charge a fee. You will receive a receipt
• After crossing the finish line you will receive your
as proof of return, which you should keep until the
more than deserved medal.
end of the year.
• Please leave the finish area immediately after
crossing the finish line. The refreshment point in
Results & disqualifications
the finish area is located 50 meters away on the
left side of the Rathausmarkt. Together with our
Results and certificates will be published promptly
partners we offer you the following:
on www.hamburg-triathlon.org .
• cool drinking water pure or carbonated from
Disqualifications will be posted and published on
HAMBURG WASSER
the day of the race at the information stand on the
• a refreshing ERDINGER non-alcoholic beverage
Reesendammbrücke.
• delicious bars from HEJ Natural
• bananas, apples and oranges from GLOBAL
Lost and Found
FRUIT POINT
• butter cake
Valuables can be handed in or picked up at the
information booth on Reesendammbrücke.
Lost property from the transition area can be
handed in or picked up directly at the check-in.
Athlete area

After your finish, you can use our athletes' area on

Medical care
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz. Here we provide
showers for your refreshment after the race. You
More than 100 members of the German Red cross
will also find changing rooms, the massage service
medicalstaff will cover the HAMBURG WASSER
and the medal engraving booth.
World Triathlon. The water rescue service is on duty
with lifeboats on the swim course. The DRK aid
Medal engraving
centers are located on the Rathausmarkt (1x swim
exit and 1 x finish area) as well as on Ballindamm, at
You have the option of having your medal engraved
the corner of Reesendamm and the corner of
individually (name, distance, finisher time). The
Lombardsbrücke. Any medical services on the
engraving takes place behind the "ToGo" post-race
competition and event grounds are included in the
replenishment station. If pre-ordered you will fin
entry fee and will not be charged extra.
the respective voucher on your bib. Otherwise you
can book the medal engraving spontaneously on
Necessary patient transport and treatments in
site.
hospital and doctors‘ offices are to be paid for by
the participant. You should make sure to have
Bike Pick-Up | Check out
sufficient health insurance coverage. We ask all
participants to follow the instructions of the
Check-out times for all starting blocks are as
medical staff at all times. If you have any questions
follows:
about participants, please call the
Saturday, 09.7.22, 12:15-15:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10.7.22, 13:15-15:30 pm
DRK EMERGENCY HOTLINE
Access to the check-out is through the sides of the
entrance area to the check-in. Please understand 040/582277
that the check-out can only start once the last
participant has left the transition area and is on the
run course. When entering and leaving the
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RACE DAY CHECKLIST
❏ Confirmation of registration
❏ Identification document (identity card / passport)
❏ only for Olympic distance: triathlon day license, if available
❏ Competition clothing for swimming, biking and running
❏ Swimming goggles
❏ Wetsuit
❏ Bike & bike helmet
❏ Running shoes / cycling shoes
❏ Drinking bottles
❏ Clothes for the time after the race
❏ Towel

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ELITE RACE 09.07.2022
EINZELRACE SPRINT DISTANCE

Sprint Distance (0.75-21-5 km)

In contrast to the 10,000 age group athletes, the 110 best short-distance triathletes in the
world will swim 750 meters through the Inner Alster. Due to the enormous power density,
drafting off other athletes is permitted on the 21 kilometers on the bike (6 laps) according to
the rules of the World Triathlon. Only the running route with its five kilometers corresponds
exactly to the length that the hobby sprinters have to complete. After a good 26 kilometers,
there are only seconds between the best. They need around 45 minutes from the Alster pier
to the finish at Rathausmarkt. Action is guaranteed!

START WOMEN 13:35 – via Livestream on www.ard.de

START MEN 15:35 – via Livestream on www.ard.de

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ELITE RACE 10.07.2022
MIXED TEAM RELAY

Mixed-Team-Relay (4 x 0.3-7-1.6 km)

The youngest and fastest racing format of the international triathlon, the Mixed Team Relay,
gets down to business even quicker. A national team consists of four athletes - two women
and two men. According to the woman-man-woman-man principle, they each complete an
entire triathlon one after the other over the super sprint distance of almost 9 kilometers.
The handover to the next team member takes place in a marked area on the Rathausmarkt
with a handshake. The team whose last athlete reaches the finish line first will be celebrated
as the winner.

START 15:00 – via Livestream on www.ard.de

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THANK YOU!
We want to thank all of our hard-working helpers and volunteers, our
partners, sponsors and the city of Hamburg, that have all made the
Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon Championship Series Hamburg 2022
an incredible and one-of-a-kind event. Thank you so much!

Please mark July 15th/16th 2023 in your calendars – that is the

date for the 22nd edition of the Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon
event.

Registration is open from end of October 2022 onwards at

www.hamburg.triathlon.org!

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